Raising children includes a long list of costs, from childcare and school uniforms to days out and travel.
In this article, Which? rounds up the key benefits, grants and discounts available to parents, and explains who can claim them.
Read here: tinyurl.com/43rmx9wf
Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the National Children’s Bureau!
Together, we can ensure every girl has the support and opportunities she needs to thrive.
At NCB, we remain committed to championing equality and opportunity for every child.
Join us on the 18th March to discuss the Department for Education’s schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, which outlines their plan to reform special educational needs and disability support in early years, schools and colleges.
Find out more and register here: lnkd.in/etXZ_ehQ
At the National Children’s Bureau, we know that reading for pleasure from an early age supports language development, confidence and lifelong learning.
That is why we are so pleased to be welcoming #WorldBookDay2026!
NCB CEO, @annafeuchtwang.bsky.social, sat down with Dan Taylor from Morgan Hunt for episode 4 of the #InspiringWorkingLives podcast.
Anna and Dan discuss the importance of rebuilding organisations, confronting inequality, and leading with clarity and courage.
👉 Listen here: lnkd.in/eYYSNKXd
Last month, the APPG for Children met in Parliament to discuss the implementation of the UK’s Child Poverty Strategy, bringing together parliamentarians, sector experts, and local leaders.
Read more here: lnkd.in/eqBGW2XJ
Join the us for a free school readiness webinar sharing fresh insights from 10 years of the A Better Start programme.
We’ll explore what works, what we’ve learned, and how communities and services can collaborate to improve early childhood outcomes.
Register: lnkd.in/eDVMvACc
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are so pleased to be working with The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls to envision the ethical and effective integration of AI in children’s social care.
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The Council for Disabled Children are delivering a series of online events in March 2026 in relation to the SEND Reform Government Consultation.
Please visit the CDC website for more information and to register: lnkd.in/eP9Q2PeD
Our Participation team is supporting disabled children & young people, and those with SEN, to help shape the SEND reforms announced this week. Focus group sessions start across England next week and run until 30 April. We have limited spaces & expect them to go fast. Find out more: buff.ly/t64TwwO
We've just published a blog from two former leaders of A Better Start partnerships in Lambeth and Nottingham, in which they share their insights on how collaboration, governance, and long-term investment can help systems work effectively for families. Read it here: buff.ly/N5F6NKB
We welcome the scale of the vision published today in the Every Child Achieving and Thriving White Paper. The consultation is an opportunity to clarify how accountability, cross-government working, and consistent access to specialist expertise will make this vision a reality. buff.ly/y0gFga5
This review highlights the need to provide trauma responsive, 'personalised' support to parents whose children have been removed, to help them make lasting changes and build more positive futures for themselves and their families.
Delegates are now sharing their thoughts on how children and young people can provide feedback on their education experiences and ideas for what CDC's consultation on the upcoming Schools White Paper will look like!
The Minister for Schools also sat down with the FLARE group to talk about their experiences and they would want to improve the SEND system!
Delegates joined their first workshop this morning, all of which are centred on the theme of the day - Youth Citizenship!
@georgiagould.bsky.social Thanks for joining #YouthVoiceMatters today!
The #YouthVoiceMatters conference has kicked off! It's an annual event that brings together disabled children & young people and those with SEN to develop confidence in sharing their voices, participation skills & create examples of what can happen when young people realise their collective power.
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"Addressing bullying requires a strong focus on healthy relationships, peer support, & helping children talk about what is happening online and offline." Read a blog from @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk exploring what new research from @nspcc.bsky.social tells us & why it matters buff.ly/bIInB63
NCB's Dr Alison Penny reports on the AMHDM programme which is exploring how mental health needs emerge in young people and how we can best respond 👇
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FREE WEBINAR: Every child deserves the best start in life, but how do we give it to them? Drawing on real examples & insights we'll explore how communities, services & EY professionals can work together to create the best start in life for young children. buff.ly/8WNPApC @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Making it REAL is evidence-based training to support the home learning environment and children’s early literacy development. Join our FREE webinar on 10 Mar and find out why over 80 local authorities have used it & why DfE highlighted it in its Best Start in Life strategy. buff.ly/lKqNkN5
Last week, we published a new report that sheds light on co-production practices with young people and their involvement in media programmes.
Developed as part of the Living Assessments project, it sheds light on what meaningful engagement with young people looks like!
Read here- buff.ly/Ov8xg8M
This week, the APPG for Children met to discuss the Child Poverty Strategy and its implementation.
This meeting provided a valuable opportunity to explore the strategy from a range of cross-government perspectives, and to consider both the opportunities and challenges it presents.
The National Children’s Bureau @ncb.org.uk have published a really helpful summary for this #AMHDMshowcase, which includes all of the main programmes and projects funded under this £35m 6-year initiative www.ncb.org.uk/amhdm Great work from Alison Penny!
Join our next #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning where we will be discussing transitional safeguarding!
Tuesday 24th February | 10:30–11:30am | Online
Register here: lnkd.in/eeTrEeaM
Making it REAL is evidence-based training to support the home learning environment and children’s early literacy development. Join our FREE webinar on 10 Mar and find out why over 80 local authorities have used it & why DfE highlighted it in its Best Start in Life strategy. buff.ly/lKqNkN5
Tomorrow sees the start of the Adolescence, Mental Health & Developing Mind showcase event which will celebrate six years of this £35m investment in understanding and improving young people's mental health. Find out more about the programme at www.ncb.org.uk/amhdm
We’re proud to support #SaferInternetDay 2026! Join us in helping children and young people stay safe, confident, and empowered online.
Find resources and ways to get involved at saferinternetday.org.uk
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This week it is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
We know that mental health challenges among young people are rising, but what do we know about what works in schools?
Read more here: buff.ly/8PSKjJC
